Three men were arrested on Wednesday August 19 in a joint operation that uncovered suspected illegal abalone related activities at a lodge in the Southwell area outside Bathurst. South African Police Service spokesperson Colonel Siphokazi…
The Bathurst Agricultural Society (BAS) recently announced the appointment of the new Executive Committee for the term 2025-2026. Following a well-attended Annual General Meeting on October 21 2025, members elected a new leadership team.…
GREG WILMOT Scores of runners set off from the PJ Olivier High School, Makhanda, start for 50km, 30km, 15km, 8km and 3km distances in the 2025 Oldenburgia Trail Run hosted by the Rotary Club of Grahamstown Sunset on Saturday November 1.…
A forward-thinking programme of the Bathurst Agricultural Show, a positive attitude and a real love for horses have put Bathurst’s Austin Mhlonyane on course for a promising career in equine care. Already in demand for his skill and care…
“I am YOUR champion!” The “yenu” – 13-year-old Sinothando ‘Pere’ Mapapu was speaking in isiXhosa – was emphatic and sincere. Pere was addressing a supportive and enthusiastic crowd gathered outside her Nolukhanyo, Bathurst home at the…
Pikes Post at The Ploughman was bustling last Friday night as an enthusiastic crowd charged their glasses and bid for bargain-priced tools, electronic equipment, garden essentials, premium whiskey, designer décor, artworks, weekend…
A suspect in the robbery of a couple at the Bathurst toposcope last weekend remains in custody after his first appearance in the Port Alfred Magistrate’s Court today Thursday June 5. The incident shook the local community who petitioned…
Stabbing victim hospitalised after couple attacked at toposcope The Bathurst community has started a petition in a bid to ensure that a suspect arrested in connection with a vicious attack on a couple at the toposcope last weekend remains…
Couple attacked at toposcope A 31-year-old man was arrested this afternoon [Tuesday 3 June] in connection with an attack on a couple in Bathurst during the weekend. He will appear in the Port Alfred magistrate’s court tomorrow [Wednesday…
PIET MARAIS The Bathurst community is preparing to face the latest threat of a sand and stone mining to the historic 3 000-hectare commonage. This follows an application for a 4ha quarry operation. A public participation meeting is…
PIET MARAIS Scarcely a year after the Bathurst Commonage Management Committee (BCMC) was formed as a milestone of collaboration, they are met with their first major challenge: a move to establish a quarry about the size of 10 football…
Fine weather, an efficient and responsive municipality, new offerings from local businesses and neighbouring towns abuzz with live events made for an exceptionally good 2024/25 tourism season. A survey conducted by Sunshine Coast Tourism…
Ndlambe residents are spoilt for choice for entertainment over the next 10 days or so. This weekend is the inaugural Pineapple Music Festival, and Summerhill, here on your doorstep, is the hub for two days of all-out creativity and fun.…
Boxers and ballroom dancers swung and stepped it out in the ring in Boxing Day’s stifling heat. They stepped and strutted to the delight of their families, who made up much of the enthusiastic crowd that packed Bathurst’s Solomon Mahlangu…
Pooches and their owners came out in force to entertain and participate for various prizes on offer at the annual Bathurst Dog Show at the Village Green on Saturday. Masters of Ceremonies, Louwrens Orsmond and Corinne Willoughby kept…
